XM2 EARTH and Hayden Data join forces to gain insights to the power grid.
XM2 EARTH and Hayden Data have joined forces to develop an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the remote installation of solar powered sensors across the electricity network, which will provide real time feedback on the health of power grid assets.
The key objective of this collaboration is to speed up the installation process of such sensors, which minimises the power grid down time and the associated disruption to the local area. It also creates a safer working environment as it eliminates the need for any personnel to be working at height or in close proximity to high voltage power lines. In due course, this process will become entirely automated, eliminating the need for any human interaction.
Utilising an in-house team of engineers, technicians and remote pilots, XM2 EARTH are designing and manufacturing a bespoke UAV to install Hayden Data’s sensors at height across the electricity network. These sensors provide information about the health of the asset it is installed on as well as information about localised weather conditions and seismic activity. This mesh network of sensors will provide an accurate overview of the health of the power grid while also providing information about potential risks, hazards, and outages.
“We see this as a great practical application of remote aerial technology,” said Luke Annells, Chief Technical Officer at XM2 Group.
“Coming up with innovative solutions is what we do best so we’re excited to be working with Hayden Data and facilitate the roll out of their technology.”
“We’ve had XM2 EARTH on our radar for a while now and this project was the perfect opportunity to tap into their knowledge,” said Iain Puddy, Chief Technical Officer at Hayden Data. “We know that they have the expertise to create a solution that will work with our sensor.”
About XM2 EARTH
XM2 EARTH is a part of XM2 GROUP which is a world leading drone services and equipment company. XM2 EARTH services projects of all sizes with bespoke, tailored solutions for every application while designing solutions that fully integrate the best global technology into complex data capture workflows. For more information, please visit xm2earth.com.
About Hayden Data
Hayden Data aims to identify and create actionable results for conditions affecting infrastructure to improve awareness, reliability and reduce the cost of maintenance by blending technology and insight for modern infrastructure. For more information, please visit haydendata.com.
XM2 EARTH and Hayden Data develop an UAV for the remote installation of solar powered sensors.
The remote installation of solar powered sensors across the electricity network provide real time feedback on the health of the power grid assets.